Flamingo Fun Facts Quiz

What gives flamingos their pink color?

• Using pink feathers

• Eating tiny shrimp and plankton

• Rolling in pink mud

• Drinking colored water

How do flamingos eat their food?

• Standing upside down and using their tongues

• Flying and catching food in the air

• Digging holes in the ground

• Using their claws to grab food

What color are flamingos when they are born?

• White or gray

• Pink

• Blue

• Green

What do flamingos like to do in groups?

• Sleep alone

• Fight for food

• Dance together

• Swim in different directions

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How long does it take for flamingos' feathers to turn pink?

• Up to a year or two

• Immediately after birth

• Never change color

• A few days

What is a group of flamingos called?

• A flock

• A parade

• A flamboyance

• a flamingo team

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What do flamingos use to scoop up their food?

• Their beaks

• Their claws

• Their tongues

What type of pigment found in the flamingo’s food makes their feathers pink?

• Chlorophyl

• Beta-carotene

• Melanin